John Terry last night called for England to repeat their Euro 2004 masterclass against Croatia - rather than the nightmare of two years ago.

Wayne Rooney, then just 18, scored twice in a 4-2 win in the tournament in Portugal and marked himself down as one of European football's best prospects.

Four years on, the Manchester United striker mirrors the England team after enduring a lean spell, missing out on Euro 2008 and never living up to expectation.

Defeat in Zagreb two years ago - the first of two losses to Croatia in the qualifying campaign which cost England a place in the finals - still haunts Terry but the skipper believes they can gain revenge under Fabio Capello's new regime.

"We were favourites to win last time we came here, but maybe that's turned round," said the Chelsea defender.

"We won't fear them. We'll respect them, like everyone else in the group. But I don't think there will be a big speech before the game.

"The memory of what happened last time will be more than enough.

Deep down I really believe we are a different team."

Terry was one of three central defenders in former boss Steve McClaren's disastrous tactical switch on the last visit to Zagreb.

It was a humbling night for the team and spelt the beginning of the end for McClaren just two months into the job.

Terry added: "We're not going to play three at the back again. It was clear after 20 minutes that maybe we should have gone with four at the back and been more solid. But they're a very good team and haven't lost here for some time.

"I think we'll be a lot more solid, and we know a draw would be a good result. But, at the same time, we're coming here to win."